Philanthropy Meeting Minutes February 5, 2026
Location: Uwharrie Bank 12:30-1:30
Attendees: Becky Hart, Henrietta Howell, Marilyn Bosian, Barbara Guth, Dorinda Jenkins, Carol Rubin, Helen Ray, Susan Perkins, Debbie Peterson, Sandi Darst, Gayle McKearin, Robin Meek, Marilyn Burke, Mary McGarvey, Betty Blackwell, Elizabeth Nieuwsma, Rebecca Mikkelsen, Jean Markley, Sheryl Johnson and welcome to new member Amy Epstein!
We started off the meeting by discussing the Five Myths about the Philanthropy Club:
1) Philanthropy is required of all members. Not true, but we are (very!)happy to have you participate.
2) Our meetings are one hour because that’s when the Bank can give us the room. It’s actually so our working members can attend.
3) Philanthropy only gives money to the two big Fundraisers. We give year-end gifts to ALL our non-profit partners. Also, our collection drives give what our partners ask for.
4) Any non-profit can partner with CWC. We have six non-profit partners, based on our calendar and fundraising capacity. They all offer an opportunity to satisfy our goals of hands-on service to women and children, in small groups, with no training required, as well as offering a chance to socialize and make friends.
5) Becky cries at all the meetings. Only some 😉
YOU ARE INVITED TO A PHILANTHROPY BRUNCH:
Friday, February 27th from 10am to 12noon at the home of Becky Hart
(4132 Old Course Drive, Charlotte, NC 28277)
SIGN UP Now! And please sign up for a 8 serving side dish too!
AND
Save the Date! Special Philanthropy Social Event—STEM Casino Night on Sunday, March 22nd at Longview Country Club.
Have fun while helping children from Title One schools attend STEM Summer Camp. (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math)
Volunteer Coordinator Reports and Other Upcoming Events:
CWC Volunteer Coordinator: Barbara Hambacher (barbarahambacher@yahoo.com)
Next Event: Friday, February 20th. If you’d like to carpool, please contact Barbara.
Dress for Success – website: charlotte.dressforsuccess.org
CWC Volunteer Coordinator: Marda Kornhaber (mjkornhaber@yahoo.com)
They are open in their beautiful new space at 2128 Remount Rd. DFS will be the focus of our March 5th meeting and their Next Volunteer Event is Tuesday, April 21st. Of special interest, they will be having a public sale where all items are $1-10 on Saturday, March 7. All proceeds go to DFS, which last year served over 1,000 women. Also, please start setting aside handbags and jewelry that you’d like to donate at our May 20th Spring Luncheon.
Lift Up Carolinas (formerly the Assistance League)—website: liftupcarolinas.org
CWC Volunteer Coordinator: Terri Fishman ( terrifish103@gmail.com)
Next Event: TBD. They will be the focus of our April 2nd meeting and will be sponsoring our April Collection Drive, asking for summer toys and fun items for children & young teens.
Promising Pages--website: www.promising-pages.org
CWC Volunteer Coordinator: Ceci Robinson. Email: Ceciplus1925@gmail.com
Assistant Dorinda Jenkins /
Next Event: Thursday, February 19th, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. to refurbish used children’s books.
Safe Alliance/ website: www.safealliance.org
CWC Volunteer Coordinator: Kathy Marcello: email: rkkmsb6@yahoo.com .
We raised a total of $15,680 with our Holiday luncheon and drive!
STEM for KIDS—website: www.stemforkidscharlotte.org
CWC Volunteer Coordinators: Ruth Hood, Crystal Egbuna & Betty Blackwell: email:cegbuna66@gmail.com. Next Event: March 22,2025 Casino Night at Longview Country Club—Fun, fun, fun! All for a great cause!
Bright Blessings—website: www.brightblessingsusa.org
CWC Coordinators: Gayle McKearin (gmckearin@gmail.com) and Beth Daniels (elizabethndaniels@gmail.com). Next Event: Tuesday, March 10th. Lots of room for volunteers!
Bright Blessings was our featured partner for today’s meeting and we wrapped the donated 230+ baby bottles and teethers to be given out to needy moms at their Giving Fairs. CWC also partners with this organization for their Bless a Birthday Program, where gifts are given to children in homeless shelters, and parties are held for these deserving families. Also, Bright Blessings was so grateful for the 100+ toys donated by CWC members. Thanks to Beth Daniels and Gayle McKearin for organizing!
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Please join us for our NEXT Philanthropy meeting: Thursday, March 5th from 12:30 to 1:30 pm. We’ll work on a Dress for Success project and hear from a great DFS speaker!
UPCOMING PHILANTHROPY CALENDAR
February 27th: Brunch at Becky Hart’s Home
March 5th: Dress for Success Speaker & Care Cards Project!
April 2nd: Lift Up Carolinas Meeting Focus & Collection Drive
May 7th: Philanthropy End of Year Brunch and Recognition of our Wonderful Leaders! Place TBD
Just a reminder: CWC is seeking nominees for the Executive Board as Vice Presidents for Clubs, Membership and Philanthropy for 2026-2027 year (starting June 1st). We are also seeking nominations for the role of Treasurer, and for someone to serve with Sandy W. in Web Administration. If you want to nominate yourself or another member, please let Laurey Cosentino or Becky know. It’s a wonderful way to give back!
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